"The World Boxing Super Series is something that excited me. It is the best versus the best, and there are more world titles on the line," he said.

"It made a lot of sense to me and we jumped at the opportunity.

"Nothing has changed at all as far as preparations go. I am not focused on future fights, I am focused on my fight on Saturday,. When I win that, I will look ahead.

"It has been a tough camp. All the hard work is done now and I am looking forward to Saturday.

"I aim to perform at my best on Saturday night."

Burnett admits he looked up to Donaire as he progressed through the ranks.

The multiple-time world champion had claimed his first belt before Burnett had even turned pro, going on to claim titles in four different weight divisions.

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The pair and their partners even enjoyed dinner together earlier this year, proving no hype is needed to sell this clash.

Some have questioned Donaire's ability to boil down to bantamweight for the fight.

His last outing against Carl Frampton was at featherweight, two divisions above.

Indeed, Donaire's last bout at 118 pounds saw him successfully defend the WBC and WBO bantamweight titles in October 2011 by beating Omar Andres Narvaez.

"Nonito Donaire has been a hero of mine. I was always looking up to him and thought 'what an incredible fighter'. Even before I turned pro, he was a world champion. He has achieved so much," Burnett added.

"I am ready to fight the best Nonito Donaire in my kind. I don't worry about anything else.

"He has power there and the track record to prove it. But I have been in with people with power and know how to deal with it. So it is nothing new."

Ryan Burnett (Image: Presseye)

And Burnett admits the chance to become undisputed champion in the bantamweight division is a massive incentive.

"To become undisputed world champion would be incredible," he said.

"Becoming a world champion is an incredible thing. But on Saturday night I have the chance to achieve something I have always dreamed of and that's winning that WBC belt.

"I have the chance to do that on Saturday night and bring that WBC belt back to Belfast."

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